Rock

What happens when a bunch of unpopular musicians cover a bunch of unpopular Dylan tunes? That's the question addressed by the new tribute album "Bob Dylan in the '80s: Volume One." With herky-jerky indie acts such as Deer Tick, Langhorne Slim and Blitzen Trapper digging around the great rock icon's low period, the results are at least fascinating. Some can't help but giggle, such as Ween's Aaron Freeman with his glitchy take on "Wiggle Wiggle" from "Under the Red Sky" (which somehow employs the song's original guitarist, Slash). Others actually make a case for re-evaluation: Built to Spill, with its diligent remake of "Jokerman" from "Infidels," and Glen Hansard with a tender reading of "Pressing On" from the heavily religious "Saved." Then there are the oddities - comedian Reggie Watts offers a faux dance-hall spin on "Brownsville Girl," co-written by playwright Sam Shepard for "Knocked Out Loaded" - which seem to dominate. Oh, well. It's worth it for the Patrick Nagel-inspired cover art alone.